Jsut to keep you up to date.

Due to the ammount of discussion and liason it has been decided to open a new section on BAJR.

All Detecting issues can now be found in the UNDERSTADING DETECTING section

enjoy

Another day another WSI?

I was having a discussion the other day about a quasi-archaeological thing, (one tends to do so when one is in the business) and the question came up of does the vatican REALLY have a roman chariot or is this an urban myth? If they do, what other goodies do they have??? Hey its my lunch break, i can ramble!!

'3 June Conference - If we want change in archaeology it's up to us'

There will be a free one-day conference at the Museum of London on 3 June, organised jointly by the IFA Diggers' Forum and the Prospect union.

The problems with pay and conditions in archaeology are well known. What other industry tolerates its new-starters earning as little as £13,300 a year with little opportunity to advance their careers? What other job can survive the haemorrhaging of talented people who simply can't afford to stay in the profession? How much longer do we have to put up with no meaningful training for those at the sharp end of the industry? It's time for change.

The aim of the conference is to bring together as many archaeologists as possible so we can work out how we can collectively make things better. No one is going to bring about this change for us.

The sessions will include discussions on pay and conditions and training. As well as confirmed speakers Kate Geary and Tim Howard (IFA), Antony Francis and Dave Allen (Prospect), and Chris Clarke (Diggers' Forum) there will be time for lots of debate. We want to hear what you've got to say.

The conference will take place on Saturday 3 June 2006, 10.30am - 5.00pm, at the Museum of London Lecture Theatre.

Reasonable travel expenses will be covered for members of Prospect and the IFA. Claim forms available at the conference. Non-IFA members of the Diggers' Forum may be able to claim a contribution towards travel expenses - contact Jez Taylor (Diggers' Forum) jezt@molas.org.uk Tel. 020 7410 2242 / 07951 024197


Another day another WSI?

Here you can see a video presentation my partner and I have put together. 14 mins....its streaming media and is 44mb.http://www.minelabowners.com/patera_dig.wmv
You can right click the link and save it to your hard disk.
We do plan on filming the rest of the dig this summer and the project will be completed.
Eat your heart out Time Team

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Recording OUR heritage for future generations.

The British Museum is responsible for administration of the Treasure system prior to an inquest and the Department for Culture Media & Sport is responsible for the administration of the valuation and post valuation stages of the treasure process.
The DCMS will now transfer those administrative functions to the British Museum.

Surly British Museum is a potential purchaser of treasure items, so isn't this a conflict of interest???

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Recording OUR heritage for future generations.

I see the formation of BAJR II..

All these advertising spots....

Incidentally, what are the rates for advertising on BAJR II? It is a legal requirement for advertisement rates TO BE published. So is BAJR breaking the law??

I would be very interested in advertising.... But need to know costs...

Wot with the apprentice last night it looks like Mr Hosty may have to look out for the website copyright before Ms Badger gets in on the Bajr act. Although you may find her agent offers you huge wedges of cash to by the site name.

Wonder what an archaeological style apprentice would look like and who would be Mr Sugar?

I can imagine the final:

"I like your style, you`ve worked hard all your life, your a grafter and I like that.

Your Hired!

6 months contract, no holiday, 15000 grand a year, no career development.

Dont sound the same does it.

Close enough for a country job!

Dr Pete,

Sorry for new posting but wasn't allowed by BAJR to post reply on original post?

Hmmm another moderator stepping into the defensive line

1) Although not working on the site I could clearly see everything, only one toilet was provide!! That is the issue.. We are professionals, we should not be expected to compromise our standards.... How much does a toilet cost anyway (they are very cheap)

2) The LAW states that all exhumations must completed shielded from public gaze! You, also obivously have not visited the site, as if you had - and walked along the footpath you would have had an unobstructed view of the site.. In any respect, just because others are flouting the law does not make it acceptable or right for 'professionals' to do so...

3) St. Pancras was one example!! Quoted to provide an example for a site which was 'encased in a bubble' (it was tented). The other example was St. Marylebones school, westminster (here overlooking windows were covered!)

There is a requirement for Members of parliament to acknowledge all outside interests. MAYBE THIS SHOULD APPLY TO ASSOCIATES OF BAJR [?]

Is it just me/or my computer but are the boxes on the introduction page getting BIGGER (harder to read?)

Also fonts have changed colour (fainter), harder to read for one with failing eyesight

But carry on the good work BAJR

Have I just noticed something that's been there for ages or is the messageboard acquiring new features? (I'm a trained observer after all)

Is this a foretaste of BAJR mk II? Whats a sticky topic? Dying to know... or maybe just bored writing this report.